By Jako Keke, August 7, 2026.
An independent investigation has cast doubt on allegations that the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) is unlawfully retaining five retired directors in office, with findings indicating that key aspects of the claims are either inaccurate, outdated, or taken out of context.
The allegations, which circulated on social media and blogs, claimed that five directors had exceeded the statutory retirement age since 2025 and were still occupying their positions.
However, documents and interviews with senior officials familiar with the matter revealed that the situation is more nuanced than initially portrayed.
Findings showed that one of the officers listed was affected by a discrepancy in the recorded date of birth, an issue that has since been resolved by the Office of the Head of Service following due administrative verification.
Another officer named in the report has already been retired in accordance with civil service regulations, while the process of appointing a replacement is ongoing.
Investigations also revealed that another director mentioned in the report has played a critical role in securing compliance requirements for intervention funds through extensive field engagements and capacity-building initiatives. Multiple sources alleged that the officer has become the target of internal interests seeking to take over the position ahead of expected education intervention funds.
Officials who spoke on condition of anonymity described the allegations as part of a broader campaign by disgruntled insiders opposed to ongoing reforms within the Board.
According to the sources, TSUBEB, under the leadership of Executive Chairman Mrs. Christiana T. Binga, has intensified reforms aimed at improving basic education across Taraba State.
The Board has introduced teacher capacity-building programmes covering digital learning applications, modern teaching methodologies, school-based management, data management for UBEC interventions, and other professional development initiatives.
Education stakeholders say the reforms have strengthened the state's participation in national basic education programmes and improved its visibility within the sector.
A senior management official dismissed the allegations as "misleading and driven by personal interests," insisting that all personnel matters are being handled through established civil service procedures.
The official added that the ongoing verification exercise being conducted by the Office of the Head of Service is designed to address retirement, promotion, and other administrative issues in accordance with the law.
Another source alleged that individuals circulating the reports are attempting to frustrate the Board's reform agenda and undermine efforts to reposition the education sector.
Despite the controversy, TSUBEB officials insist the Board remains focused on implementing reforms, maintaining transparency, and strengthening service delivery in line with the education priorities of the Taraba State Government.
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